Take a FREE Class Trip to Science World!

Did you know your class visit to Science World at TELUS World of Science is FREE? Discover the world of castle-building using one of the greatest building materials of all time at LEGO® Castle Adventure (from February 16 to May 20); spend time with 19 animatronic prehistoric creatures at Extreme Dinosaurs; learn about the amazing things the human body is capable of in Bodyworks; and more—at no cost to your students.

Your free visit to Science World at TELUS World of Science also includes admission to all permanent galleries, live demo shows at Peter Brown Centre Stage, and films in Science Theatre. You may also add a workshop for just one dollar per student and an OMNIMAX® show for just $4.50 per person.

Download the Field Trip Guide by clicking HERE.

Book online for your K-7 class HERE.

BONUS! Just for Teachers!

Teachers’ Night Out

Access quality resources and network with colleagues at this evening just for you.

Thursday, February 9, 2012 | 6-9pm

Click HERE for more info and to register online!

CONTEST: WIN 4 Passes to the VIP Preview of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

Starring Josh Hutcherson, Dwayne Johnson, Hank Parsons, Michael Caine, Vanessa Hudgens and Kristen Davis, Journey 2 follows young adventurer Sean Anderson in this follow-up to 2008′s Journey to the Center of the Earth.

The new journey begins when Sean receives a coded distress signal from a mysterious island where no island should exist—a place of strange life forms, mountains of gold, deadly volcanoes, and more than one astonishing secret. Unable to stop him from going, Sean’s new stepfather joins the quest. Together with a helicopter pilot and his beautiful, strong-willed daughter, they set out to find the island, rescue its lone inhabitant and escape before seismic shockwaves force the island under the sea and bury its treasures forever.

This film has been rated PG13.

www.themysteriousisland.com

WIN 4 Passes to the VIP Preview on February 8 at 6:30pm in Vancouver!

HOW TO ENTER: Email info@westcoastfamilies.com with the word JOURNEY in the subject line and your full name, daytime telephone number and mailing address in the body of the email.

DEADLINE TO ENTER: February 1, 2012 at 11:59pm

WestCoast Families RELAUNCH Party!

 

You’re all invited to the WestCoast Families magazine relaunch party… Tuesday Jan 24th at Science World Vancouver, 2-5pm.

For only $5 you get to enjoy ALL the great fun Science World has to offer, especially with their brand new renovated space.  With WestCoast Families there, you also get more fun & entertainment… balloons, magic, face painting, music, door prizes, giveaways, and more…  and don’t forget the CAKE!

We’ll have Chris Hamilton music, Party Arts face painting, Castletop Characters clown & magic, and Picture Your Cake treats.

Hope to see you there!

Correction Notice

The article on Physical Literacy in our January/February issue was wrongly credited to Jennifer Hood. The article was written by Richard Way, of the Canadian Sport for Life Project. Our apologies to Mr. Way for the error.

New Year, New Look!

We’ve got a new look and we’re so excited, we throwing a party! Check out page 11 in this month’s issue for all the deets! Hope to see you all there!

Special Shopping Event for Moms!

James Dyson Engineering Lab at Science World Now Open

Science World has finally finished its extensive renovations and as part of its new offerings, the James Dyson Foundation has opened its first Canadian Engineering Lab. The lab features an intruiguing tangle of tall tubes and valves that encourage experimentation with air flow. There’s also an interactive classroom where kids can learn about velocity, gravity and other engineering principles.Activities include building spaghetti bridges, constructing your own geodesic dome and marble runs. See the video below to learn more about it:

Online Registration Now Open for Once Upon a Belly!

The ultimate show for new and expectant moms, Once Upon a Belly is an informative and exciting festival of the best products and services to be had!

Click HERE to register online!

DATE: April 28, 2012

LOCATION: Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver

www.onceuponabelly.com

Modern Bump Brunch this Sunday!

 

Are you expecting? Hope to be soon? Know someone who is? Then check out Modern Mama’s Modern Bump Brunch at Brock House in Vancouver on Sunday, November 27!

Shop at the select group of vendors, including hip maternity fashions and cool new baby gear, get photos done by Portraits by Anita, talk to a baby planner, and enjoy the amazing brunch and stellar view while meeting other expecting moms.

For more details, visit www.modernmama.ca.

Vancouver Private School Expo This Weekend!

If you’re looking for the best education, don’t miss the Vancouver Priate School Expo on November 27, 2011. A must for every parent, a few hours at the expo helps you learn about the best schools.

Speak with school representatives, parents, students and experts face-to-face and learn about many different schools in one day, at one location.

• Meet the leading PS to 12 private and independent schools
• Attend free information seminars to help you choose and finance your child’s education
• Choose from day or boarding, single-sex or co-ed schools that focus on: arts, sports, education, special needs or an all around academic experience
• Learn about scholarships, bursaries and tax credits
• Speak with current students, staff and heads of schools

Please register at www.ourkids.net/expo to download yoru 50% off admission vouher and come to the eevent for only $10 per family of four.

www.ourkids.net